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Best Couples Therapists in Portage, MI (2026)

32 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Portage: Shepherd's Heart Inc., RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portage, 228 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

32 Portage couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 32 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Portage at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Portage at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Shepherd's Heart Inc.695.0★ (3)Kalamazoo, 8 mi away—Overall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage654.4★ (154)PortageSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mark A. Scheffers, LMSW644.3★ (6)Kalamazoo, 8 mi awayEvenings—
4Adult & Family Counseling - Couples Counseling | Marriage Counseling622.3★ (3)PortageEvenings—
5Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office604.3★ (4)PortageSat · Evenings—
6LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portage604.5★ (228)Portage—Most reviews
7Brandie Fridley, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner595.0★ (25)Portage——
8Brittany Radler, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner584.8★ (23)Portage——
9Paola Paquini, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner585.0★ (16)Portage——
10Sue Muinch, Counselor585.0★ (16)Portage——

The 32 best couples therapists in Portage, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Portage

    #1 Shepherd's Heart Inc.

    Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5955 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Shepherd's Heart Inc.

  3. #3 Mark A. Scheffers, LMSW

    Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5985 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Mark A. Scheffers, LMSW(269) 350-6324

  4. #4 Adult & Family Counseling - Couples Counseling | Marriage Counseling

    Based in Portage

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8928 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Adult & Family Counseling - Couples Counseling | Marriage Counseling(269) 205-3698

  5. #5 Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office

    Based in Portage

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Portage.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    721 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024
    View profile for Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office(269) 779-7577

  10. #10 Sue Muinch, Counselor

    Based in Portage

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, based in Portage.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Trade Centre Way Ste 140, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Sue Muinch, Counselor(269) 492-6636

  14. #14 Krystal Rau, Counselor

    Based in Portage

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Portage.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Trade Centre Way Ste 140, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Krystal Rau, Counselor(269) 492-6636

  19. #19 Karen Joy, Counselor

    Based in Portage

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Portage.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Trade Centre Way Ste 140, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Karen Joy, Counselor(269) 492-6636

  21. #21 Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD

    Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 PM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1011 W Maple St #300, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD(269) 359-0897

  23. #23 Chosen, PLLC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 4 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1803 Whites Rd #4, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Chosen, PLLC(866) 232-5389

All 32 couples therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

couples therapists in Portage, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kalamazoo Therapy Group534.2★ (5)4 mi
27Intentional Growth LLC534.5★ (8)6 mi
28Meaningful Connections Counseling524.3★ (24)8 mi
29Kalamazoo Psychology LLC523.8★ (16)6 mi
30Inner Peace Counseling, PLC524.0★ (4)6 mi
31Freedom Counseling LLC- West Main523.8★ (5)7 mi
32Rawitz Counseling & Wellness414.0★ (4)19 mi

Also serving Portage

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Portage
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Seed of Hope Family Counseling Center5.0★ (16)In Portage
Anchor of Hope Counseling & Clinical Supervision, PLLC5.0★ (3)In Portage
Angela Mucha, LPC & Brian Scott LPC, LLC.5.0★ (2)In Portage
Brain Body Therapy Group4.0★ (4)In Portage
Child & Family Psychological Services of Michigan3.0★ (6)In Portage
Clinical Psychology Services, PLLC4.8★ (746)In Portage
Connections for Psychological Wellness4.0★ (4)In Portage
Dr. Margaret Ajayi-Nabors4.7★ (12)In Portage
Family Matters Counseling, LLC3.7★ (9)In Portage
Growth Mindset Counseling5.0★ (3)In Portage
Jeff Chicoski LMSW5.0★ (1)In Portage
Jenny Buysse Counseling & Career Consulting, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Portage
Joy Unlimited Counseling Center5.0★ (3)In Portage
Maternal Hope Counseling Center, PLLC4.7★ (13)In Portage
Partners in Behavioral Wellness, LLP3.7★ (3)In Portage
Portage Family Healing Center4.3★ (7)In Portage
Restorative Therapy and Counseling Services4.1★ (14)In Portage
Serene Solutions4.1★ (16)In Portage
Spring Tide Therapy5.0★ (1)In Portage
The Space Between Therapy5.0★ (2)In Portage

How we ranked Portage couples therapists

We scored 32 Portage couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portage data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Portage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Portage?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Portage, MI is Shepherd's Heart Inc. with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage (#2) and Mark A. Scheffers, LMSW (#3) follow. We ranked 32 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Portage?

RankedPsychologists ranks 32 couples therapists serving Portage, MI. 17 of them are based in Portage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Portage work on weekends?

3 of 32 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage (#2), Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office (#5) and Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Portage couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated couples therapists in Portage is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portage has the most, 228 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Portage count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Portage city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Portage ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Portage

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 32 couples therapists serving Portage.

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